Gordon Bloom

Dr. Gordon Bloom is a Professor and Chair of the Kinesiology & Physical Education department at McGill University's Faculty of Education. As director of the McGill Sport Psychology Laboratory, he focuses on leadership, mentoring, and team-building practices in sports. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for athletes and coaches globally.

• Education:
  • B.A., Western Ontario
  • M.A., York University
  • Ph.D., University of Ottawa

Dr. Bloom's research explores sport psychology through lenses of coaching leadership, team culture, mental health, and mentorship. He specializes in disability sport and adapted physical activity, addressing how coaches foster athlete development and resilience.

Recent publications highlight trends in team dynamics, virtual mentorship, and dual-career challenges in professional sports. His work spans Psychology of Sport and Exercise and Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, emphasizing practical insights for coaches and support teams.

Scientific Awards:

• James McGill Professor

Dr. Bloom supervises graduate students in M.A. Sport and Exercise Psychology, M.A. Adapted Physical Activity, and Ph.D. Kinesiology Sciences programs. His McGill Sport Psychology Laboratory drives research on mental health, coaching strategies, and Paralympic team management.